Myrtle's Folly Dinner Plate Dahlia Bulb
Best choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, pollinator-friendly cut flowers.
The Myrtle's Folly Dahlia is a captivating fimbriata dinner plate variety, producing exhibition-quality blooms from mid-summer until the first fall frost. These fully double flowers measure 6 to 8 inches across, featuring delicately fringed petals that transition from mauve and purple shades into vibrant oranges. Standing tall on sturdy stems, this dahlia attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and its blooms make exquisite cut flowers indoors. It exhibits a versatile, upright, clump-forming habit, thriving in beds, borders, or containers. For best results, plant in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil, ensuring consistent moisture throughout the growing season. This variety is deer resistant but is not pet-friendly.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, dramatic floral focal points
- Designers curating warm, sophisticated late-summer color palettes
- Florists wanting a consistent supply of fresh-cut blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Busy homeowners avoiding seasonal digging and storage labor
- Beginners discouraged by frequent pest monitoring and treatment
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Dinner plate size creates a dramatic focal point in any garden.
Pollinator Attraction
Vibrant colors and nectar-rich blooms effectively draw butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Garden Versatility
Adapts well to containers, borders, or traditional garden bed layouts.
Maintenance Demand
Requires consistent moisture and deadheading to maintain peak exhibition-quality performance.
Climate Adaptability
Strict hardiness zone requirements limit success in colder northern climates.
Key Specs
Item Form
Bulb
Mature Height
4 Feet (approx. 121.92 cm)
Mature Width
2 Feet (approx. 60.96 cm)
Hardiness Zones
7 - 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Size
6 to 8 inches in diameter
Features
- Produces large, exhibition-quality dinner plate blooms up to 8 inches wide
- Features unique, delicately fringed petals in a multi-color blend of mauve, purple, and orange
- Stands tall on long, sturdy stems, ideal for cutting gardens
- Attracts beneficial pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds
- Versatile use in garden beds, borders, or containers
- Continuous blooming promoted by deadheading
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of these tubers, noting high viability and robust growth. The primary delight centers on the spectacular visual design. Reviewers confirm the blooms are truly dinner plate size, offering dramatic color and presence in the garden. This dahlia delivers reliable, show stopping beauty, making it a highly valued centerpiece.
Know before you buy
These are considered dinner plate dahlias, meaning they produce impressive, fully double blooms that measure between 6 and 8 inches in diameter.
Yes, their upright, clump-forming habit makes them suitable for containers, provided the pot is large enough to support a plant that reaches 4 feet in height.
To encourage continuous flowering from mid-summer until the first frost, you should regularly deadhead the spent blooms.
No, the Myrtle's Folly dahlia is not pet-friendly, so it is best to plant them in areas where your pets do not roam or dig.
For the best results, plant your bulbs in a location that receives full sun and ensure the soil is fertile and well-draining. Consistent moisture is key throughout the growing season to support their large blooms.
Absolutely. Because they grow on long, sturdy stems, they are excellent for cutting gardens and make striking, long-lasting additions to indoor floral arrangements.
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